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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.72, 9,279.52 and 2,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.72, 9,279.52 and 2,901.04 is: 4,348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.72 : 9,279.52 = 2,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.72/9,279.52 = 2,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.72x = 9,279.52 × 2,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.72x = 26,920,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920,258.70/6,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.49

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